Respiratory diseases

Respiratory diseases encompass pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible in higher organisms, and includes conditions of the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity, and the nerves and muscles of breathing. Respiratory diseases range from mild and self-limiting, such as the common cold, to life-threatening entities like bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and lung cancer.

Respiratory diseases

Study Shows Extent, Danger of TB Exposure: Part I
According to the WHO, 10 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide in 2018.
Facebook Friends May Get You Sick: Obsessive Social Media Use Triggers URI
A greater number of Facebook friends and social media-induced anxiety/stress can leave you vulnerable to upper respiratory infections.
5 Health Risks Following Hurricane Harvey, From Animal Attacks To Contamination
Hurricanes create serious health hazards, some of which can be life threatening. Here's what to expect following Hurricane Harvey.
Why We Have Different Nose Shapes: Climate Responsible For Varying Nostril Size, Shape Among Ethnic Groups
Ever wonder why different ethnic groups have different nose shapes? New research suggests that nose shape evolved as a way to help our ancestors better adapt and survive in different environments.
Fire Deaths: Oakland Tragedy Puts Spotlight On Dangers Of Smoke Inhalation
When it comes to fires, most people caught up in the flames actually die from smoke inhalation, not burns.
UNICEF: Air Pollution Kills 600,000 Small Children Every Year
Ahead of an annual climate change conference, UNICEF reported that air pollution causes or exacerbates disease in small children, and called for action.
Dry Salt Therapy Benefits: How Salty Yoga In Pink Himalayan Salt Helped My Shallow Breathing
This is what happened to my breathing when I took salty yoga.
Preventing Antibiotic Resistance: When You Should And Shouldn't Take Antibiotics
Medical Daily looks at when you should and shouldn't use antibiotics.
Stem Cells Can Create 3-D Models Of Scarred Lungs, Aiding Treatment Development
Researchers at UCLA have created three dimensional models of lungs in dishes using stem cells from the lung of patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a first step towards accurate treatment.
Your Inhaler's Watching You: Drugmakers Race For Smart Devices
Drugmakers believe a new generation of smart devices with sensors will help monitor patients with asthma and chronic lung disease.

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